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'Raise the Age' A Vital Victory for Homeless Youth
Stories

‘Raise the Age’ A Vital Victory for Homeless Youth

The New York City Council voted for the age for youth shelters to be raised to 24. Alyssa's story shows why we advocate for policy changes like those passed today.

March 7, 2018
Safe Horizon Domestic Violence
Safe Blog

Explore Safe Horizon's History

For 40 years we have been helping move victims of all crime and abuse from crisis to confidence. Safe Horizon was founded in 1978 as a pioneering pilot program in New York City’s court system to support witnesses who had been intimidated or felt too threatened to testify. Today we are the largest victim services organization in the country, touching the lives of more than 250,000 individuals each year.

February 28, 2018
4 Black Survivors and Advocates Talk Sexual Assault
Safe Blog

“How Are We Still Here?” Four Black Survivors and Advocates Talk Sexual Assault

In honor of Black History Month, we honor four advocates and survivors who have brought attention to rape and sexual assault.

February 25, 2018
3 Leaders Who Refused To Sugarcoat The Reality Of Young Men Of Color
Safe Blog

Three Leaders Who Refused To Sugarcoat The Reality Of Young Men Of Color

In honor of Black History Month, we honor three leaders who have changed the way we talk about boys and young men of color affected by violence.

February 22, 2018
Events

2018 TCS New York City Marathon

Join our grassroots fundraising group Team Horizon at the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon.

February 21, 2018
3 Black Women Who Changed the Landscape for Survivors of Childhood Trauma
Safe Blog

Three Black Women Who Changed the Landscape for Survivors of Childhood Trauma

In honor of Black History Month, we honor three women who have changed the landscape of our understanding of childhood trauma.

February 15, 2018
Congress Must Tackle Our Nation’s Epidemic of Gun Violence
Statements and Press Releases

Congress Must Tackle Our Nation’s Epidemic of Gun Violence

Following the Florida school shooting, CEO Ariel Zwang calls for meaningful solutions to gun violence.

February 14, 2018
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Statements and Press Releases

Safe Horizon Alarmed by President Trump's Budget

Safe Horizon responds to President Trump's budget proposal for federal Fiscal Year 2019 that eliminates the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); a funding stream that supports Safe Horizon's core programs for victims of violence and abuse.

February 12, 2018
Am I Being Stalked? 5 Signs To Look For
Safe Blog

"Am I Being Stalked?": 5 Signs To Look For

How can you recognize stalking behavior? Read these 5 signs of stalking to know if you or someone you know is being stalked and how to get help.

February 11, 2018
Let’s Talk About The Super Bowl Sex Trafficking Myth. And Why It’s Harmful.
Safe Blog

Let’s Talk About The Super Bowl Sex Trafficking Myth. And Why It’s Harmful.

Is there a correlation between the Super Bowl and increased incidents of sex trafficking? CEO Ariel Zwang demystifies the link between professional sporting events and human trafficking.

January 31, 2018